OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY MEDIA ADVISORY FOR EVENTS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012 Governor Bentley to Visit Northwest Alabama as Part of Long-Term Recovery Tour MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley will be in the towns of Phil Campbell and Hackleburg on Thursday as part of his week-long tour revisiting areas that were impacted by the April 27, 2011,
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ADVISORY: Governor Bentley Continues Long-Term Recovery Tour of Tornado-Damaged Communities
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY MEDIA ADVISORY FOR EVENTS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012 Governor Bentley Continues Long-Term Recovery Tour of Tornado-Damaged Communities MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley will be in DeKalb, St. Clair, and Cullman Counties on Wednesday as part of his week-long tour revisiting areas that were impacted by the April 27, 2011, tornado outbreak. The Governor will meet with
Five Truths About HB658 – Alabama’s Immigration Law Changes
Myth 1: Alabama’s immigration law damages our state’s ability to recruit new industry and hurts our economy. Truth: Governor Robert Bentley has done an outstanding job of recruiting industry to Alabama and of keeping his promise to “Put Alabamians Back to Work.” Since HB 56 passed last year, industry recruitment has not slowed down at
First Lady Dianne Bentley Releases PSA to Highlight Severe Weather Preparedness Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 First Lady Dianne Bentley Releases PSA to Highlight Severe Weather Preparedness Plan MONTGOMERY – With the first anniversary of the April 27th tornadoes approaching, First Lady Dianne Bentley today joined with representatives from Safe America Foundation, Verizon Wireless, and Ready Alabama, to release a public service announcement regarding a way
Governor Robert Bentley Observes First Anniversary of Tornado Outbreak in Jefferson County
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY MEDIA ADVISORY FOR EVENT ON MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012 Governor Robert Bentley Observes First Anniversary of Tornado Outbreak in Jefferson County JEFFERSON COUNTY – Governor Robert Bentley will begin a week-long series of stops across the state re-visiting some of the communities hardest hit in the deadly tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011. Focusing
Governor Bentley Discusses Coastal Restoration Projects
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012 Governor Bentley Discusses Coastal Restoration Projects MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday praised the work of a multi-state and federal council that has finalized plans for a first round of Gulf Coast restoration projects. The projects that will move forward in Alabama include a Marsh Island restoration project in Mobile County. Also,
Chapman: Absentee Ballot Application Deadline this Thursday
Secretary of State Beth Chapman wants to remind voters that the deadline for applying for an absentee ballot for the primary runoff election is Thursday, April 19th. An application can be obtained from the secretary of state’s election website at www.alabamavotes.gov or the absentee election manager’s office in each county. Marked absentee ballots sent by
From Serving our Country to Entertaining It
Recently, I had the opportunity to have dinner with one of television’s most famous military men. You may know him from his more than sixty films, including his memorable performance in Full Metal Jacket, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Perhaps you know him from his shows on the History Channel
Alabama Economic Development Alliance Begins Work to Implement Accelerate Alabama Plan
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Economic Development Alliance has held its first meeting focusing on implementation of the Accelerate Alabama strategic plan for the economic development of the state. When he announced the Alliance’s strategic plan last month, Governor Robert Bentley stressed the importance of ensuring that the plan is effectively implemented. “It is important to
Governor Bentley Details Plans to Improve Alabama’s Roads and Bridges
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday outlined his plans to upgrade roads and bridges throughout the state. Making such improvements, the Governor said, will improve the quality of life for Alabama citizens, and it will also help the state recruit additional jobs from industries that depend on a solid infrastructure. “There are more than